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#41

Mobile Devices News & Discussion / Re: SIM cards

Last post by peasblossom - Sep 19, 2025, 03:57:11

I don't have another phone to try it in. Or a properly working one, at least. The SIM has already been ordered, though, from my current provider.size]

#42

Mobile Devices News & Discussion / Re: SIM cards

Last post by Simon - Sep 19, 2025, 01:16:40

Assuming you're staying with the same provider, the easiest way might be to phone them and ask them for a replacement SIM with your number on it.  Some providers (I believe EE do) allow you to order a replacement SIM via your online account. 

If you're changing providers, you'll need to text "PAC" to 65075 from your current phone to get a PAC code, then provide this code to your new provider when you activate your replacement SIM.

But are you sure the SIM card is the problem?  Have you tried your current SIM in another phone to see if the signal is any better?

#43

Mobile Devices News & Discussion / SIM cards

Last post by peasblossom - Sep 19, 2025, 01:05:52

I'm getting a replacement SIM card soon as recently I haven't been able to get a bar of consistent signal outside my home. The only data type I can manage on it is H+.  It used to skip to 4G immediately. WiFi is fine. I have switched my phone off and back on, cleaned the card and tried airplane mode to see if any of that helped. It did not.

What I'd like to know is, with this new card, will it be straightforward to keep my number?

#44

Apple News & Discussion / Re: Apple's iOS 26

Last post by Simon - Sep 18, 2025, 17:50:12

I'm glad I stuck with Samsung.   

#45

Apple News & Discussion / Apple's iOS 26

Last post by zappaDPJ - Sep 18, 2025, 15:40:40

It's horrible!

As long as I can still do what I want in the way that I've always done it, I've never been that bothered about visual design but Apple's new 'liquid glass' interface is just awful

#46

IDNet Help / Re: Phone doesn't ring on VoIP

Last post by nowster - Sep 08, 2025, 22:23:28

Older phones need an ATA adapter lead with a ring capacitor.

For example:
https://www.voipfone.co.uk/hardware/accessories/rj11-to-bt-adapter
https://soho66.co.uk/7369/all/1/RJ11---BT-Adapter-%28with-Ring-Capacitor%29.aspx

#47

IDNet Help / Re: Phone doesn't ring on VoIP

Last post by Simon - Sep 07, 2025, 19:46:39

Hi David, and

I'm no expert on these matters but I'm sure someone will be able to help soon.

#48

IDNet Help / Phone doesn't ring on VoIP

Last post by hodgsodc - Sep 07, 2025, 18:40:44

I have recenlty switched my telephone service with iDNET from analogue to VoIP. Since I wanted to retain my analogue phone with bell ringer, I chose to Cisco ATA 191 route. The result is only partially satisfactory. I can make ourgoing calls but not incoming as the bell does not ring. In fact if I pick up the receiver at the right time, I can hear an incoming call. I understand from others on the internet that the problem is probably that the ringer voltage generated by the ATA191 in too small. However the ATA191 is programmable, so I would like to be able to programme it myself or have iDNET do it for me. So far "Support" has not been able to offer any solution.
Can anyone please shed light on this problem?

David

#49

Broadband, Internet & General Computer News & Discussion / Re: Cisco ATA and ASUS router

Last post by nowster - Aug 29, 2025, 17:50:00

https://www.provu.co.uk/pdf/sipura/sipura_uk_regional_settings.pdf will be of help.

#50

Broadband, Internet & General Computer News & Discussion / Re: Cisco ATA and ASUS router

Last post by New to the party - Aug 29, 2025, 13:34:45

I do prefer British to UK and hate echo so it looks as though there's some learning and work to do when I set it up.  I presume the BT option for "no internet" users will have sorted this or I can see more people thinking they are demented and calling the NHS for help.

I will take the Cisco and see how I get on.  Will post how it goes in case someone else is interested.

Thanks for help.